Slaframine Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Slaframine is a mycotoxin produced by Rhizoctonia leguminicola, a fungus that infects legume plants. Chronic and acute toxicosis is caused by ingestion of contaminated feedstuffs….

Polyarthritis and Polysynovitis Basic Information Definition Inflammation of multiple joints Synonym(s) • Nonerosive polyarthritis • Idiopathic immune-mediated polysynovitis Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex A sporadic disease (or group of diseases) with…

Pneumothorax Basic Information Definition Accumulation of air or gas within the pleural space Epidemiology Risk Factors Thoracic trauma, severe parenchymal disease (pleuropneumonia) Associated Conditions and Disorders Hemothorax, pleuropneumonia Clinical Presentation…

Albumin Basic Information Definition Albumin is the major single protein found in serum. Typical Normal Range (US units; SI units) 2.8 to 4.8 g/dL (28–48 g/L); varies slightly between reference laboratories. Young…

Anion Gap Basic Information Definition A calculated value, using the formula [(Na2+ + K+) − (Cl− + HCO3−)], that can aid in determining the cause of acid-base abnormalities Typical Normal…

Codocytes Basic Information Definition Codocytes are bell-shaped erythrocytes that resemble targets when viewed on blood smears (in addition to the marginal ring of hemoglobin, a spot of hemoglobin is seen…

Albuminuria and Proteinuria Basic Information Definition The presence of excess protein and/or albumin in urine Typical Normal Range (US units; SI units) Approximately 2 mg/dL to 36 mg/dL with wet chemistry instrument…

Hoary Alyssum Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Characterized by limb edema and laminitis, hoary alyssum toxicity occurs primarily in horses grazing the plants in pastures or eating the plants when incorporated…

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Baermann Test Basic Information Definition A test to detect parasite larvae in feces Typical Normal Range (US and IU units) Results are reported as positive or negative for larvae often…